Creative Industries

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in fashion. You will have the skills and knowledge in fashion design and pattern making where you will produce simple garments that can be built on with further study. It will provide an insight into the workings of the fashion industry and provide basic skills to produce simple garments.

The nationally accredited Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology is a hands-on course for fashion design assistants and beginners in the evolving fashion industry. You will learn your craft in a simulated fashion studio environment and focus on mastering the basics of design, patternmaking and sewing.

Study modes and durations differ depending on your local campus. Please check with your local campus for more information.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles within the textiles and clothing production environment.

Students who complete the qualification can expect to be employed in positions that operate equipment and take responsibility for specialist production machines such or processes. The emphasis is on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving.

Students will learn skills such as:

• Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles
• Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
• Embellish garment by hand or machine
• Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications
• Sew woven and stretch knit garments
• Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays

In this course you will learn about:

• Mixed media techniques
• Sourcing inspiration
• Presenting ideas
• Self-directed mixed media artworks

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

BSBCRT101 Apply critical thinking techniques
CUAPPR201 Make simple creative work
CUARES202 Source and use information relevant to own art practice

This course covers basic printmaking techniques and is designed for anyone that is keen to learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as:

• drypoint etching
• relief printing
• monoprinting​​​​​​

You will get to create and take home some exciting original prints.

All course materials are provided.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units CUAPRI201 Develop Printmaking Skills

Join us for a fun introduction to the world of colour. Exploring a range of painting styles, methods and techniques to help you build skills and develop your own personal style. 

Colour mixing, value, composition, abstract, still life and expressionist painting will all be covered in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units CUAPAI201 Develop Painting Skills

Get the most out of your digital camera and unleash your creative potential by discovering how your camera really works, in this intensive two-day workshop. Learn the fundamentals and advantages of using manual modes and controlling shutter speed, aperture and ISO, so you can progress to the next level of creative photography.

This course offers a blend of helpful theory in easy-to-understand terms, clear demonstrations and student practicals, so you can learn how to put the theory into practice in a fun and supportive environment. Aimed at those who have the vision but don’t know how to use their camera to get there, this course will guide you towards gaining new skills and confidence to action that vision. Course notes are included.

Topics covered in this course include:

•     Getting to know your DSLR camera and how it works
•     How to control the camera using manual modes, shutter speed, aperture and ISO controls
•     Focusing
•     Using your camera's light meter
•     Understanding exposure
•     Choosing the right lens for the job
•     File formats – convenience versus quality
•     Qualities of light, how and when to use it
•     Composition
•     Editing in camera
•     Photography genres - finding your own style
•     Reviewing your work and learning from feedback
•     Storing your files

This is a non-accredited shortcourse

In this course you will develop your skills to communicate and share in an arts environment and experience:

• Drawing from nature
• Drawing from the landscape
• Observational drawing
• Figure drawing
• Experimental drawing

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:
BSBWHS201 – Contribute to health and safety of others
CUADRA201 – Develop drawing skills
BSBMM101 – Apply basic communication skills

This course is suitable for beginners and people wanting to refresh their skills.
Learn how to see like an artist with this foundation drawing course.
You will learn fundamental techniques such as expressive line, tone, perspective and proportion, as well as how to use drawing materials.

Exercises explored in this course include:
    Still life
    Perspective
    Tonal Drawing
    Mark making & mixed media techniques

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

    CUAACD101 Use Basic Drawing Techniques

This introductory course builds your skills using a sewing machine to sew a variety of components and simple items. Gain confidence in threading a sewing machine and bobbin, lay and cut your fabric to sew seams, pockets, collars, insert zips and more, in a fun and friendly learning environment.

Introduction to Sewing Skill set is the first of two skill sets, followed by Make a Simple Garment Skill Set offered in Semester 2.  Skills learnt in Introduction to Sewing will see you move on to creating simple garments you will be proud of.

This course is perfect for students looking to re-enter study and gain useful strategies to support your learning journey.

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• GATCOM102   Use communication for training or workplace purposes
• GATLSS102    Use learning and support strategies
• LWAPRO102  Participate in a team project
• MSTCL2023   Sew components
• FSKLRG001   Prepare to participate in a learning environment

This beginners sewing course builds on skills  learnt in  Introduction to Sewing Skill set, offered in Semester 1. In this course you will learn to confidently lay and cut out fabric to create simple garments using a sewing machine and overlocker.  Industry standard techniques help you solve common sewing problems and build your self – confidence.

Basic workplace skills are built along the way including the development of personal, social and employability skills leading to further study at Certificate II level or to assist in finding new career directions.

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• GATENT102        Develop an enterprise concept
• GATTEC102         Apply basic digital literacy for training or workplace purposes
• MSTCL1001         Produce a simple garment-
• FSKLRG017         Identify simple strategies to respond to familiar workplace problems
• FSKLRG008        Use simple strategies for work related learning
• VU22369              Work with simple numbers and money in familiar situations

When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in the music industry. You will have the skills and knowledge to enhance your current musical skills for performance purposes.

You can choose to learn skills that enable you to play music or sing, develop a demo recording, use technical equipment and computers, record and transform sound and prepare yourself for performance.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts in the music industry. They use some discretion, judgement and theoretical knowledge, and may undertake routine activities and provide support to a team or work group. They may work in music performance, sound production, music creation and composition, music business.

Join us for a fun introduction to the world of colour. Exploring a range of painting styles, methods and techniques to help you build skills and develop your own personal style.

All materials are provided. The following will be covered in a relaxed and enjoyable environment:

• Explore the world of colour
• Paint like an impressionist
• Cubist-style painting
• Portrait painting
• Landscape painting
• Exploring abstraction

Participants must wear enclosed footwear and protective clothing for paint spills.

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

• CUAPAI201 Develop painting skills
• CUAPPR101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work
• GATPGS101A Program Support 2

Would you like to unravel the way garments are made so you can adjust patterns to suit your figure? Join our pattern making class to discover the basics of how patterns are constructed to solve your sewing dilemmas!

This course covers the basics of how sewing patterns are created as well as tips and tricks to help you improve your sewing skills. Perfect for those who have an understanding of simple garment making and would like to further their skills to open up employment or further education opportunities at a Certificate II level in a fun and supportive learning environment. 

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units.

• MSTCL2010        Modify patterns to create basic styles
• MSTCL3009         Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles

In this introductory course you will learn about:

• Hand building techniques: Coil, Slab, Modelling and Press Moulds
• Decorative Techniques
• Introduction to Glazing Techniques

South Regional TAFE’s graphic design preparatory skills course can offer you the freedom and flexibility you need to unleash your creative potential. In just 18 weeks you can learn how to make your print and screen publications look professional. This training is perfect for those intending to pursue a career in graphic design but have little or no design experience, or you just want to gain some design skills to help make your designs look professional.

The preparatory skills training will allow you to:

• Explore fundamental design skills using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator
• Understand principles of layout, typography and colour
• Learn skills and techniques for graphic design, digital media and publishing
• Learn how to communicate with clients and charge for your creative skills

The skills set gives you the  pre-requisite skill requirements to Apply to Enrol for the Diploma of Graphic Design at South Regional TAFE.

Start your creative journey today.

In this course you will:

• Develop your basic drawing techniques
• Do relief printing on lino blocks
• Practice etching on acetate
• Use colograph on strawboard
• Explore  multi layered printing  

GALTP101A – Learning through practice
CUAPRI201 – develop printmaking skills
CUAACD101 – Use basic drawing techniques.

This advanced Skill Set is for people with previous printmaking experience where you can realise a creative project from the germination of an idea to resolved completion… learn how to follow a design process to create what you want.

This course will include fabric printing techniques and non-toxic etching processes. We will look at contemporary approaches to environmental art and installation based artworks, covering both 2D and 3D art making and linking into a wider printmaking community through a print exchange. The course will also include professional artist demonstrations and tuition.

Art Lecturer, Nikki Green has had over 20 years’ experience specialising in printmaking incorporating a blend of traditional and contemporary processes. Her work is collected both nationally and internationally and she brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive networks as well as her contagious passion for the print-medium to all her classes.

On successful completion of this course students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited units:

CUADES201             Follow a design process                
CUAPPR411             Realise a creative project                             
CUAPRI301              Produce prints                  

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in a range of screen and media industries, including animation, visual effects, photography, video production, lighting, sound, and content creation for social media.

They use a broad range of specialised skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with limited responsibility, so are be expected to have technical skills to complete routine and non-routine tasks and functions, and communication skills to guide activities and provide technical advice.

Student who successfully complete this course can expect to learn:

• Photography skills, from beginner to advanced.
• Lighting fundamentals for photography and video.
• Video, pre-production and planning.
• Video editing, and post production.
• Working effectively in the digital media industry.

You will have the skills and knowledge of the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice.

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual art areas. You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others. You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and design.

You will have the skills and knowledge to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials. 

You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.

This skill set focuses on developing skills and knowledge in the range of studio areas. By completing these units, students may opt to work their way towards full Certificate III in Visual Arts qualification. Students may enrol one unit at a time. There is an expectation that students will need to complete work outside of the timetabled class and regular attendance at all session is important to ensure all training is received and for successful completion of the course.